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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM280G_indian-bird-effigy-mound_Madison-WI.html
Body 80 Feet Wingspread 260 Feet
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23MA_a-living-room-for-campus_Madison-WI.html
The Memorial Union is the university's premier gathering place, serving as a welcoming living room for the entire campus community. Built in the Italian Renaissance Revival style (1928) with an International style theater wing addition (1939), the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZY4_toward-revolution-1970s-vision_Madison-WI.html
Toward Revolution In the 70s Williamson Street Was primarily a working class industrial area. Artists, activists, poets, musicians, and theater folks found cheap rent here and minimal restriction on out artistic and political expression &mda…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S6U_eggiman-house_Madison-WI.html
The Eggiman House is Wisconsin's only Motohome, a low-cost, prefabricated home manufactured of metal and concrete panels and sold by American Homes, Inc. The Motohome, manufactured between 1932 and 1937, is a nationally important example of the ef…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P2C_burr-jones-field_Madison-WI.html
This park was named in recognition of the Honorable Burr W. Jones (1846-1935) an active member of the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association who conveyed property and funds to create and enhance the Madison parks system. Jones, a Wisconsin na…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P18_forest-hill-cemetery-effigy-mound-group_Madison-WI.html
Forest Hill is an intact example of the rural cemetery movement of the 19th century, in which cemeteries were located in a park-like setting that also served as a place for strolling, picnics, quiet recreation and contemplation. Many centuries bef…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OVB_reindahl-memorial-park_Madison-WI.html
This memorial is erected in the memory of Amund K. Reindahl who donated the land to the Town of Burke in the year 1946
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HRK_chi-phi-fraternity_Madison-WI.html
The Chi Phi fraternity house is an outstanding example of the Tudor Revival style and is constructed of Madison sandstone. The striking design featuring steeply pitched and parapeted gables is one of the most accomplished works of premier Madison …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HMM_schubert-building_Madison-WI.html
The Schubert Building is significant as a commercial example of the Queen Anne style and was built as a restaurant and saloon at the ground floor and an apartment above. Elements of the commercial Queen Anne style evident here include texture and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H8B_smith-and-lamb-block_Madison-WI.html
Designed by David R. Jones[,] one of Madison's early prominent architects, the Smith and Lamb Block is an example of the Gothic Revival style and the only known commercial building of that style in the city. Executed in red and cream brick and san…
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